1. Inspection & Risk Assessment #

• Tree Solutions professionals first check the tree’s overall health (roots, trunk, branches, canopy).
• They look for structural weaknesses such as cracks, decay, cavities, dead limbs, or poor branch attachments (like V-shaped forks).
• They assess whether the tree is a hazard due to its location (too close to houses, power lines, or driveways).

2. Pruning #

• Crown thinning: Selectively removing smaller branches to reduce wind resistance and allow air to flow through.
• Deadwood removal: Cutting away dead, diseased, or broken branches that would likely fall in high winds.
• Canopy reduction: Carefully shortening certain branches to reduce weight and prevent splitting.
• Raising the canopy: Trimming lower limbs so wind can pass more freely under the tree.

3. Cabling & Bracing #

• For trees with heavy limbs or weak branch unions, companies may install steel cables or rods to add structural support.
• This helps prevent large limbs from splitting off during storms.

4. Root & Soil Care #

• Checking root health (signs of rot, girdling roots, or instability).
• Mulching to improve soil moisture and protect roots.
• Avoiding compacted soil, which makes trees less stable.

5. Tree Removal (if necessary) #

• If a tree is too weak, diseased, leaning dangerously, or poorly located, removal may be the safest option before a storm.

6. Ongoing Maintenance #

• Regular trimming and inspections, rather than last-minute cuts before a storm, keep trees healthier and more resilient.
• Healthy trees are much more likely to survive strong winds than neglected ones.